Correy Black
Waterford,QLD
Summary
Veteran Boatswain Mate with 6 years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Knowledgeable Boatswain's Mate comfortable leading array of responsibilities aboard HMAS SHIPS . Navigation expert taking charge during damage control situations, boarding party, seamanship and small arm weapons. Integral Able Seaman onboard with 6 years of experience and excellent communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain Mate
Royal Australian Navy
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
- Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
- Handled landing signalman responsibilities on air-capable ships and as coxswain on RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boast).
- Directed ship navigation and route preparation.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Trained and directed personnel in seamanship, maintenance and deck equipment.
Education
No Degree -
Springwood High State School
Springwood, Qld11.2015
Skills
- First Aid Certification
- Emergency Response Training
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Anchoring Techniques
- Line Handling Expertise
- Painting and Preservation
- Ship Maintenance Abilities
- Lifeboat Launching Procedures
- Firefighting Equipment Use
- Crew Supervision
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Small Boat Handling
- Deck Operations Management
- Maritime Rescue Operations
- Watchstanding Experience
- Gangway Security Measures
boating
I love on a nice sunny day taking the boat out for a day trip with the family to Moreton Island or or even a fishing trip.
Spending time with the family on the water with the JetSki or even going to Somerset Dam for Tubing.
Timeline
Boatswain Mate
Royal Australian Navy
08.2016 - 03.2022
No Degree -
Springwood High State School
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